Student-Staff Consultative Committees (SSCCs)

An SSCC meets twice a semester to discuss various opportunities to enhance program-related issues, such as:

highlighting examples of good practice

monitoring the delivery of the program against the program plan

monitoring the delivery of courses against course guides

monitoring the total student workload

monitoring the general satisfaction of students with the program

considering suggestions for modification and improvement to the program

considering and seeking to resolve problems that are of concern to students undertaking the program

making recommendations to appropriate managers on matters requiring action that the committee cannot resolve directly.

It is important to note that SSCCs work with issues and recommendations. They do not deal with official complaints or grievances about academic programs, staff or students. RMIT has a separate process for official complaints. Please click here.

The committee ideally meets at least twice each semester, with seven working days' notice given to all members, including the time, place, agenda and papers for the meeting. If appropriate, you can ‘meet’ online in a forum instead of on campus. Two members of academic/teaching staff and half of the student members are required for a meeting.

Student representatives use their voice to advocate for their fellow students and collaborate with staff to enhance academic programs at RMIT.

They consult with their peers to identify program-related opportunities for improvement and present those issues at SSCC meetings. Most importantly, they then provide feedback to the other students on the results of the SSCCs achievements.

To become a student representative, you must nominate yourself for the role at the start of the year. Your School will hold an election if there are more nominations than places on the committee. All students in your study program can vote.

As an SSCC Student Representative, you can attend free SSCC induction training delivered face to face to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge you will need to fulfil your role as an SSCC representative and expand your employability skills.

Online training is available for those not able to attend a face-to-face induction. To complete the online training, please watch the video below and complete the SSCC quiz. An SSCC student representative should be able to achieve a score of six or above on the quiz. If you have any questions, please email studentpartnerships@rmit.edu.au.